Overview
- Media reports claimed the winger arrived late to the PSG warm-up and that sporting director Deco urged his inclusion despite an initial plan to bench him.
- In a press conference, Hansi Flick called the intervention story "nonsense" and said no club director tells him whom to start.
- Barcelona stated the episode has been resolved.
- Yamal started in the 1-2 Champions League loss to PSG, with coverage highlighting Flick's strict approach to punctuality from prior cases.
- Barcelona prepare for Girona as injuries persist, with Raphinha aiming to be fit for Real Madrid and Robert Lewandowski ruled out for that match.